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VNZ 2897

2004 Mini Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,624 mi
Last recorded88,624 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper61,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNZ 2897
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2026 88,624 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2025 88,376 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 86,091 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 86,051 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 82,589 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 82,550 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 75,529 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 75,489 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 71,200 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 65,469 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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VNZ 2897 is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,983 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VNZ 2897, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VNZ 2897?

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What year was VNZ 2897 registered?

VNZ 2897 is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is VNZ 2897 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNZ 2897 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VNZ 2897 have outstanding finance?

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